Holiday apartment in Újezd: Nature and experiences between Moravia and Bohemia

Újezd is located on the historic regional border between Moravia and Bohemia. For planning your trip, the village offers an interesting mix of distinctive landscapes, regional history, seasonal events and activities in the surrounding area. If you are considering a holiday apartment in Újezd as a base, you can tailor your stay to nature observation, culture or outdoor activities depending on the season.

Natural landscape between ponds and hills

One defining natural area is Dolní rybník u Újezda. The 9.2421-hectare Site of Community Importance belongs to the Natura 2000 network. It protects a population rich in individuals of the species Coleanthus subtilis. Its landscape is characterised by the vegetation of temporarily drained ponds, reed beds and managed meadows. Alongside the history of the village, this places a specific habitat with its own distinctive character at the centre of your exploration.

As a contrasting landscape, nearby Blažkov rises to 693 metres and belongs to the Arnolecké hory hills. The combination of wet lowlands, meadows and higher-lying landforms offers the surrounding area various opportunities for quiet observation and active days.

History and religious heritage

The history of the village is also multifaceted. Újezd was formerly also known by the names Oujezd, Aujezd and “Olšový”. The name “Olšový” referred to the many alders around Prostřední rybník. The village is also home to the 19th-century Chapel of Our Lady Queen; a cross is located on its tower.

The pilgrimage in honour of Our Lady Queen takes place around 22 August. This date adds a specific insight into the religious life of the village to the historically interesting dimension that exists throughout the year.

Festivals, crafts and regional encounters

The Újezd Tourist Association was founded in 2013 and organises excursions, meetings and nature-related events. Regular events include the “Setkání na hranici” meeting at the regional border between Újezd and Sirákov. “Slavnosti rumu” is also a regular event.

Every year in December, the Újezd Christmas market takes place, organised by the Tourist Association. Punch, mulled wine and hot mead are sold there. Guests can also sample potato cakes baked in an oven with poppy seeds and plum jam. Various craftspeople demonstrate their crafts and the results of their work. When choosing your travel dates, this market therefore offers a combination of regional specialities, social encounters and visible local craftsmanship.

Hiking, cycling and winter days

The Stezka Přírodním parkem Bohdalovsko has seven stations and is a circular educational trail for cyclists and hikers. In the area around Újezd, there is a dense network of well-marked hiking trails in summer. In winter, the landscape is criss-crossed by cross-country ski trails. European and local cycling routes also pass through the surrounding area and run along a dense network of forest roads.

This makes it possible to plan a variety of holiday days: the educational trail combines exercise with stations, the hiking trails provide orientation for summer tours, and the winter cross-country ski trails create a distinct seasonal focus. When choosing a holiday apartment in Újezd, this variety may be important if you would like to combine nature, events and active pursuits in a single stay.

Getting there and regional orientation

Újezd has no railway stop. This is an aspect of practical orientation in the village and should be taken into account when planning your journey. For further regional discoveries, you can also view Ořechov, Horní Radslavice, Radostín, Nový Jimramov, Vepřová, Dolní Rožínka, Polnička and Martinice.

For the overarching travel overview: Okres Žďár Nad Sázavou.